ODDS OF LOVE SEASON TWELVE

Episode 135

Friday September 12 ,2025

Nigel kept staring at the picture his mother had texted him. He sat up in his hospital bed and just stared at the picture. Then after several minutes he shook his head and said," I don't understand how a premature baby boy like Trey is that big. Eight pounds! If he's that big and he was delivered prematurely how much will he weigh at two months? "

He showed the picture of the screaming red faced chunky bodied infant to Richard who glanced at it and shrugged with an equally puzzled expression on his face. " Big babies do run in the Norland family. I wasn't premature , of course , according to my father, but I myself was reportedly a nice twelve pounds. "

Nigel laughed as he watched his husband packing his belongings in preparation for his hopefully soon to be discharge. " I can't believe I am saying this but poor Doris. And poor Mary. Mum says that Mary and Niles are upset over you not hiring them a nanny but Nance is making the grand " sacrifice" and moving in with the kids to help with the baby. Not sure how good an idea that will be but Mum is happy having just herself and Race in the house. " He tapped his fingers against the blanket that covered him. " I do believe she has her eyes on Dad once again. Not sure how I feel about that. I don't think he's ready to move on after poor Jenessa. "

Richard smiled at him as he zipped Nigel's overnight bag. " All very interesting but I do hope you plan on observing it all from afar. At least until you recover a bit more. Remember you promised me you would rest. "

" I know I did. And I will. The most exhausting activity I plan to overtake is you being sworn in next week. Judge Richard Norland. " His lips spread in a mischievous smile and his eye  twinkled at Richard. " Judge Norland. It has quite the ring to it , I do say. In fact I quite like it really. " He reached over and pulled his man down to him for a long deep greedy kiss. As their lips parted from one another Nigel whispered," I can't wait to try out your new robe. "

Richard laughed. " What about my new judge's chambers ? "

" That as well. I think I got the good heart. I've never felt so energized in my life. And , so horny. "

The door to the room opened and they looked up at it , expecting to see the doctor with Nigel's discharge paperwork. What they saw coming in however was Reese Malden himself carrying an enormous white teddy bear with a red bow tie, a big box of chocolates and a dozen red roses.

Reese said in an uncharacteristically hesitant voice," I hope I'm not disturbing anything. I just wanted to check on Eric's..... you, Mr. Norland. Although maybe I should call you Nigel since we have a lot in common. "